Cost of living in Singapore compared to Guyana
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| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Singapore is 28% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Singapore | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $13 (1,995 G$) | 1,433 G$ | + 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (1,467 G$) | 1,657 G$ | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (1,143 G$) | 632 G$ | + 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $3.81 (585 G$) | 461 G$ | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | SGD $5.30 (813 G$) | 777 G$ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.72 (571 G$) | 441 G$ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $16 (2,427 G$) | 1,234 G$ | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.90 (904 G$) | 1,278 G$ | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $4.20 (643 G$) | 253 G$ | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $5.80 (890 G$) | 360 G$ | + 147% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $43 (6,597 G$) | 6,845 G$ | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $3.26 (499 G$) | 542 G$ | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $3.25 (498 G$) | 278 G$ | + 79% | |
| Housing | + 241% | |||
| Housing in Singapore is 241% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Singapore | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,335 (970,859 G$) | 243,593 G$ | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,697 (719,934 G$) | 105,307 G$ | + 584% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $276 (42,272 G$) | 13,892 G$ | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $4,640 (711,188 G$) | 155,155 G$ | + 358% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $3,300 (505,705 G$) | 113,824 G$ | + 344% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $181 (27,733 G$) | 9,001 G$ | + 208% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $44 (6,776 G$) | 8,190 G$ | - 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | SGD $746 (114,291 G$) | 63,508 G$ | + 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $189 (29,024 G$) | 23,444 G$ | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (1,926 G$) | 5,000 G$ | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $25 (3,771 G$) | 593 G$ | + 536% | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Singapore is 22% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Singapore | Guyana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $105 (16,121 G$) | 9,487 G$ | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $58 (8,950 G$) | 9,388 G$ | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $143 (21,986 G$) | 15,578 G$ | + 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $157 (24,041 G$) | 12,829 G$ | + 87% | |
| Transportation | + 168% | |||
| Transportation in Singapore is 168% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Singapore | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $157,690 (24,167,830 G$) | 3,300,000 G$ | + 632% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $3.02 (462 G$) | 309 G$ | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $129 (19,742 G$) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Singapore is 33% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Singapore | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (1,955 G$) | 2,010 G$ | - 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $38 (5,841 G$) | 5,200 G$ | + 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $73 (11,118 G$) | 4,052 G$ | + 174% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (2,012 G$) | 1,600 G$ | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.45 (835 G$) | 1,117 G$ | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $19 (2,893 G$) | 1,476 G$ | + 96% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.73 (571 G$) | 539 G$ | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.22 (801 G$) | 480 G$ | + 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $48 (7,351 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 268% | |
| Entertainment | + 167% | |||
| Entertainment in Singapore is 167% more expensive than in Guyana | ||||
| Singapore | Guyana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $77 (11,773 G$) | 5,000 G$ | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | SGD $31 (4,678 G$) | 2,649 G$ | + 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $216 (33,042 G$) | 10,000 G$ | + 230% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $152 (23,271 G$) | 11,404 G$ | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $23 (3,502 G$) | 2,000 G$ | + 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (1,072 G$) | 709 G$ | + 51% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $12 (1,825 G$) | 360 G$ | + 407% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (141,294 G$) | 15,000 G$ | + 842% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.31 (47 G$) | 21 G$ | + 123% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $189 (29,006 G$) | 9,000 G$ | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (2,381 G$) | 500 G$ | + 376% | |
| TOTAL | + 135% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 1,153 prices entered by 154 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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Cost of living in Singapore is 135% more expensive than in Guyana
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